Calcium - Small Business Center

Jan 11	Mon	5:30pm - 9:30pm	Learn to use basic HTML code to design, build and publish a simple web page in this five-week hands-on class. Registration fee: $68. Seating is limited. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Jan 11	Mon	6:00pm - 8:00pm	A monthly two-hour session designed to provide the basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting or have just started a new business. Topics include licensing, legal requirements, financing options, market research and marketing, developing a business plan and more. Get answers to your startup questions from a veteran business instructor. Free and open to the public. Call 506-4311 to pre-register.
Jan 13	Wed	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Learn to maintain your records on the computer with the QuickBooks Pro accounting software package. Get your questions answers by instructor R. Langston, CPA. Basic computer skills in a Windows environment are needed for this six-week, hands-on course. Registration fee: $68. Call 336-506-4311 to preregister.
Jan 14	Thu	1:00pm - 4:00pm	An afternoon session where you will learn cost effective ways to separate your business from the pack. Douglas Stevenson will teach you the essentials of Direct Response Marketing. You will discover how to understand the mind of your customer and create advertising and marketing materials that will bring customers to your door. You will also learn valuable secrets about low-cost marketing methods and the psychology of colors in marketing. Don't miss this fast paced, informative and timely seminar. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register. FREE
Jan 19	Tue	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Proper accounting and recordkeeping is essential to be successful in business. This class is an introduction to accounting terms and procedures in a manual/paper system. This class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration fee: $68. Please call 336-506-4311 to preregister or for more information.
Jan 19	Tue	6:00pm - 9:00pm	This workshop is for business owners who know their product or service backwards and forward, but the bookkeeping drives them crazy. Jess McLamb, a 20-year veteran of the financial services industry and owner of her own consulting and training company, will help you understand the difference between cash and accrual methods of accounting, single versus double entry bookkeeping and those confusing financial terms accountants use. You also will get hands-on experience in preparing financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheet. Join this session and get answers to your tax questions and concerns. Pre-register at 336 506-4311.
Jan 22	Fri	9:00am - 11:00am	The NC Dept of Commerce has grants available to provide occupational and educational skills training for current workers. Called Incumbent Workforce Development Training Grants, this session will help employers understand and apply for the training grants. If you are an employer of any size and wish to upgrade your employees' skills, attend this free session. Call 506-4311 for information and to pre-register.
Jan 25	Mon	6:00pm - 9:00pm	For potential and new business owners, this hands-on, interactive 8-week business planning class will help you develop a comprehensive business plan and necessary business skills. Topics include personal and business budgeting, setting goals, researching and understanding your industry, market and competition, recordkeeping, financial analysis, financing, legal issues, writing a business plan and more. Students will gain knowledge from hands-on activities and guest speakers. This course includes a voluntary BUSINESS PLAN CONTEST with the winner receiving a free one-year retail space in the Burlington Outlet Village. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Prior business experience is not required. Registration Fee: $68.00 + book. Call 336 506-4311 for information and to pre-register.

Feb 3	Wed	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Become part of the latest "environmentally responsible" business trends. Learn the latest on the new "green" business industry and see what advantages there are in making your business more sustainable. Pick up ideas for a business as well as practical steps to take toward greening a business. This seminar will show you how to make small changes today that will have a big impact tomorrow. Call 336 506-4311 for information and to pre-register.
Feb 8	Mon	6:00pm - 8:00pm	A monthly two-hour session designed to provide the basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting or have just started a new business. Topics include licensing, legal requirements, financing options, market research and marketing, developing a business plan and more. Get answers to your startup questions from a veteran business instructor. Free and open to the public. Call 506-4311 to pre-register.
Feb 10	Wed	12:00pm - 2:00pm	Join us for a series of lunch and learn sessions on how to buy, maintain and secure your company's computers. Bring your lunch or enjoy our sandwich buffet for $7.00. The initial session will give you tips and strategies for purchasing the right computer, including hardware specifications, operating systems, software bundles, warranties and more. Presenter, Fabian Portilla, OnTargetTech. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Feb 17	Wed	12:00pm - 2:00pm	Second lunch and learn session on mastering your computer. This session on basic computer management will show you how you can keep your computer running including tips on disk maintenance, software, backups, antivirus and antispyware and more. Presented by Fabian Portilla, OnTargetTech. Bring your lunch or enjoy our $7 sandwich buffet. Call 506-4311 to preregister.
Feb 23	Tue	6:00pm - 9:00pm	In this fast-paced, timely session you will learn how to design a website online and save hundreds of dollars doing it yourself. Best of all, this session will give you marketing tips, techniques and resources and basic information about search engines, social media and free website options. Plus, you’ll learn how to avoid many of the internet scams related to having your own website. CALL 336 506-4311 to pre-register for this free session.
Feb 24	Wed	12:00pm - 2:00pm	Enjoy lunch and learn how to secure your computer. This session covers WiFi configuration, viruses, firewalls, spyware, Window security, internet browsing and kid safety. Presented by Fabian Portilla, OnTargetTech. Bring your lunch or enjoy our delicious sandwich buffer for $7.00. Call 506-4311 to pre-register.

Mar 2	Tue	11:30am - 2:00pm	Are you dragging yourself to work and back home? Join us for lunch and find out some of the reasons why. Learn how to put the zip and enthusiasm back into your work and life. Recognize early signs of stress and burnout and address them quickly. Leave with a plan for a healthier lifestyle and strategies for change. Presented by Emily Ballance, whose sense of humor and enthusiastic love of life shine through as she entertains, educates and informs. Lunch is $7.00. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 4	Thu	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Learn from an expert who has 'been there and done that.' This session will help you understand the key differences between a not-for-profit and a for-profit business. You will get tips on incorporating, using advisory boards, defining your purpose, creating a mission statement and bylaws and applying for tax-exempt status. Free and open to the public. THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD AT MAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY in downtown Burlington. Free and open to the public. Call 336 506-4311 for information and to pre-register.
Mar 12	Fri	9:00am - 11:00am	Funds are available to train new and current employees through the NC Community College Customized Training Program and the NC Incumbent Workforce Development Training Grant. This workshop will focus on the application process, guidelines and requirements, eligibility, training options and deadlines.
Mar 13	Sat	9:00am - 3:00pm	Enhance your visibility and expand your reach by using the fastest growing social network on the Internet. This hands-on informative session will cover finding and reaching your target markets, creating and using business pages and groups, using applications and portals, setting up meetings, Facebook advertising and more. This free class is held in the computer lab and seating is limited. Participants must have a FaceBook account. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 15	Mon	6:00pm - 8:00pm	A monthly two-hour session designed to provide the basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting or have just started a new business. Topics include licensing, legal requirements, financing options, market research and marketing, developing a business plan and more. Get answers to your startup questions from a veteran business instructor. Free and open to the public. Call 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 16	Tue	11:30am - 1:30pm	In this lunch and learn seminar, you'll learn what successful businesses have done to survive and emerge from past recessions and The Great Depression. You'll learn how to identify your business's strengths so you can use them to capitalize on opportunities that will leapfrog your competition. You'll also discover what customers at all levels will be looking for as they continue to adjust their buying behavior. Presented by Russ Seagle, MBA. Lunch buffet $7.00. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 16	Tue	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Proper accounting and recordkeeping is essential to be successful in business. This class is an introduction to accounting terms and procedures in a manual/paper system. This class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration fee: $68. Please call 336-506-4311 to preregister or for more information.
Mar 27	Sat	10:00am - 3:00pm	Learn the basics of developing and managing a healthy non-profit organization. This two-part seminar will offer information about 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 organizations and the policies that must be in place. Morning topics include how to develop a policy manual, how to work within your governing documents, insurance coverage, the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, and organizational survival guides. The afternoon session will include the top 10 Board Member responsibilities, Board member role distinctions, fiduciary responsibilities, how to communicate with others about the mission of your organization and more! Bring your lunch or enjoy our $7 sandwich lunch buffet. Pre-register at 336 506-4311.

Apr 5	Mon	5:30pm - 9:30pm	Refine your webpage designing skills with this advanced course6 week course. Registration fee: $68. Call 506-4312 to pre-register.
Apr 6	Tue	6:00pm - 9:00pm	This free workshop is designed to give nonprofit organizations the fundamentals of grant seeking and grant writing. You will learn how to identify prospects, how to establish relationships with prospective funding organizations and individuals and how to structure a grant proposal. A follow-up session will be held to help refine your proposal. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Apr 7	Wed	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Learn to maintain your records on the computer with the QuickBooks Pro accounting software package. Get your questions answered by instructor R. Langston, CPA. Basic computer skills in a Windows environment are needed for this six-week, hands-on course. Seating is limited. Registration fee: $68. Call 336-506-4311 to preregister.
Apr 8	Thu	1:00pm - 4:00pm	Discover why so many business people end up overwhelmed by the details of running a business and how to avoid the pitfalls of owning a job instead of a business. You will learn the true purpose of business ownership and how you can create an organization that is profitable and that works without you! This free session is a 'must' for anyone thinking about starting a business or who is struggling to have both a life and a business. Call to pre-register at 336 506-4311.
Apr 19	Mon	6:00pm - 8:00pm	A monthly two-hour session designed to provide the basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting or have just started a new business. Topics include licensing, legal requirements, financing options, market research and marketing, developing a business plan and more. Get answers to your startup questions from a veteran business instructor. Free and open to the public. Call 506-4311 to pre-register.
Apr 20	Tue	6:00pm - 9:00pm	This is a continuation of Grantwriting 101 and will assist grantwriters to master the art of submitting thorough, responsive and credible grant proposals that impress funders and win awards. FREE Call 506-4312 to pre-register.
Apr 27	Tue	6:30pm - 8:30pm	In this workshop you will learn that pricing decisions affect everything about your business. You will discover that every product or service has a range within which to set your price. So how will you know how to set your prices? Come to this very informative workshop and you will find your answers. Presented by Joyce Siler, Director, Women's Business Center, Durham. CALL 336 506-4311 for information and to pre-register. FREE
Apr 29	Thu	6:00pm - 9:00pm	A well prepared business plan is the roadmap to and the foundation of success in any venture. This how-to course covers new techniques for market research, converting competition into a benefit, smart financial forecasting, effective marketing strategies and secrets to build business credibility. Presenter: George Krassner. Free. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.